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Tuesday, November 1, 2011

I am still working on piecing more log cabin blocks; they are a little slow going especially now that I've become more selective about choice of fabric. When I first started making these blocks I was simply piecing, from scrap bin, pulling out those fabrics that appealed and piecing them together. It was a natural selection process without much thought or planning.

As I continue to piece blocks and have become more aware of the color scheme, as well as the balance of colors and patterns, I am pondering longer and being more hesitant about selection. Perhaps I should have kept piecing blocks without stopping to reflect on my progress?

For those of you who have emailed me and for anyone else interested in the cutting instructions here they are:

A quick note about cutting and piecing: although I accurately cut thecentre square, I cut all logs longer and wider, trimming back after each piece has been added. This ensures accurate piecing without stress.

The block measures 5.5 inches x 5.5 inches after the first four logs have been sewn to the centre square.

That's so great! Your quilt will be divine. As always. I think my next quilt project will be like this. What is it about log cabin blocks that makes me feel happy, like "all is right with the world"? Of course, your fabric choices are divine. That's where I'll need to focus most, I think.

Thanks Rita. I have made 12 blocks so far, all put together without much angst. As I have sewn them together now and wish to expand it, I am more cautious about my choices as I hope to "Balance" it out somehow. Thanks for your instructions!

Thanks for the note about cutting log cabin strips. I am very careful with cutting, sewing and pressing and I get frustrated when things don't come out precisely as I expected (which does happen). :) I had pretty much come to the conclusion that I need to cut strips a wee bit larger and trim them down to make things precise, so it made me feel much better to see that you suggest doing that very thing. Thanks for the help.